British Bulldog Club

British Bulldog Club

Sunday, 21st November 2021

I wanted to first thank the committee and members of the British Bulldog Club for inviting me to judge this most prestigious event. I was truly honored.

The stewards were first rate and provided a seamless transition between classes. Very efficient. It was much appreciated.

I found a lovely group of well presented, sound dogs, all very obviously highly thought of by their owners and handlers. 

Coats and eyes were all clear and healthy. 

I put them through their paces and did not have any dogs noticeably panting. 

Quality was generally average to good, with a few standouts. I did see quite a few narrow jaws which surprised me at an English show, and not quite as many of the high quality heads as I had come to expect.

Many dogs had lovely, straight tails, although quite a few were too high set.

As in all countries, the classic front assembly, particularly the “tacked-on” shoulder, the muscled outer forearms the and correctly placed elbows have become somewhat elusive.

Hopefully breeders can recognize this and work to improve it.

And as always, toplines as a worldwide group continues to require better focus.

Class 1

VB (3 2) 

1-#14- Collins and Gillingwater Linfordpride Juno Eclipse

8 year old white bitch of correct size and good condition with a lovely, happy attitude. Correct square head with a high and well broken up forehead. Ears set far from the eyes, accentuating her long skull. Large nose with good nostrils. Wide and true jaw with good length. Lovely slanted shoulders. Correctly set and placed elbows with good legs, strong pasterns and good feet. Deep body with good rib spring. Rear legs correctly made. Sound moving. She was very lively going around the ring and really enjoyed herself. Always a joy to judge the vibrant veterans.

Dogs

Class 2

MP (9 5) 

1-#84- Reynolds D’OR Wood San Valero.

Red and white pup with solid make and shape. Lovely, long, square head. Dark, well placed eyes with excellent pigment. Good height to his frontal bones creating a lovely stop and a clear furrow which extended far up his lovely long skull. Large nose. Jaw wide and true with beautiful length and good turn up. Ears correctly shaped and well placed. Lovely dewlaps. Chest has wonderful depth and fullness. Elbows set low and in good position. Legs straight and strong with strong pasterns and lovely feet. Neck already showing a good arch. Topline is well formed. Good tail with correct carriage. Ribs well spring with deep body and still showing a tucked-up belly. Good muscle tone in the upper thigh. Well formed back legs. Short hocks. Moved soundly. This lovely pup went on to win Best Puppy Dog

2-#101- Steele- Chayo White Knight at Chelseapride.

White with red (pied). Excellent size, with age-appropriate substance. I feel this is a very promising pup that will benefit from maturity. Well-shaped head with a flat and well furrowed forehead, correctly shaped ears placed far from the eyes, showing good length in back skull. Dark well-placed eye with good pigment. Large nose. Wide jaw with good turn. Brisket well filled. Well placed elbows. Good legs, straight pasterns, good feet. Good neck showing a good arch. Good depth of body with good rib spring. Strong topline and underline. Solid rear construction. Sound moving.

3- #67- McCoy-Rosebulls Ice Ice Baby

Class 3

PD (3)

1-#28-George- Avaword Dexter. Red with white markings. Correct size and good substance. Large and well-shaped head. Lovely flat forehead with good stop and furrow. Rose ears placed well away from his eyes with good width between them. Lovely dark pigment with dark round eyes. Large nose. Good chop. Wide and true jaw with good depth and upturn. Good dewlap. Chest had good depth and fullness. Slanting shoulders. Legs well formed with good pasterns and good feet. Good depth of body with good spring of rib. Good shape to his topline. Tail was shorter than what is considered ideal but the set was acceptable. Good rear construction. Good rear muscle tone. Sound mover. He had a happy and very pleasant attitude. 

2-#58-MacDonald-The Bone Collector at Winenbru. Reddish fawn colored pup of good size. Square head showing appropriate immaturity. Rose ears set well. Will improve with age. Round dark eyes. Thick chop. Jaw showing good turn up but not showing significant width. Not as thick through his chest and body. Not uncommon in a puppy in this age group. Reasonable shape to his topline but showing a tail set higher than what is ideal. Sound moving with a confident attitude. 

3- #70-Nash Smoochabull He Got Game

Class 4

JD (6 1)

1-#96- Pleat’s Platinum Edition. White dog with red head marking. A well proportioned dog with correct size and appropriate substance. Square head with good width and flatness between his correctly placed, rose ears. Dark and well placed eyes with excellent pigment. Large square frontal bones created a good stop and corresponding clear furrow. Large nose. Lovely full chop. Jaw was true, however teeth were narrow between the canines and not straight. Shoulders showing some slant, good turn to his forearm. Well placed elbows. Inner legs remain straight with well formed and slightly out turned feet. 

Depth of chest was shy of where it might likely be at full maturity. The formation of the entirety of his front was keeping in good relation, point to point. Good depth of body from the side. Good rib spring. Normal topline and tuck up. Correct hind leg construction. A sound, easy mover, very well presented. This dog went on to win Best Junior Dog.

2-#103- Bruno At Carnage Bright. Red and white. Good size and substance. Large and well constructed head. Long, well furrowed forehead. Lovely rose ears set well away from his beautiful, dark, round eyes. Strong pigment. Large nose. Strong width to his fore face with a wide and true jaw. Good width and depth to his chest. Straight legs. Slightly out-turned, well formed feet. The well shaped tail, was set and carried well. Good rear construction with good muscle tone. A sound mover

3-#41-Hunter- Huntthorn Good Vibrations

Class 5 

ND (4)

1-#21- Eaton- Ricatori Ultra Ego. Red-fawn dog of correct size and good substance. Large square head with lovely width between his ears. Good stop and clear furrow. Small and well positioned rose ears. Dark round eye with excellent pigment. Large nose with good nostrils. Wide and true jaw with good depth. Good depth of chest. I would prefer a more defined slant and ”tacked-on” shoulder and and more muscling on the outer forelegs. Good pasterns and good feet.

Looking down, well sprung ribs created a good pear shape. Good topline. Good tail, well placed and carried. Sound rear construction. Short hocks. Sound mover.  

2-#9- Brooks-Mighty King Arthur. White dog of good size. Large head with good width between his ears. Dark eye. Large nose. Jaw wide and true with good depth. Good depth to his chest but similar to the first place dog with the need for more slant to the shoulder and a better placement for the elbows. Strong pasterns and good feet. Good depth of body from the side. Good rear construction . Tail was set a bit too high. Sound mover and very well presented 

3-#83-Pickworth -Sadlershill Our Lenny 

Class 6 

UD (4 2). 

1-#44- Ironmoger Britanic Lucky Luke. Red and white dog of good size and substance. Athletic fit condition. Large head with excellent width between his correctly set rose ears. Round, dark eye with good pigment. Large nose. Full chop. Jaw was true but lacking in projection. Good slant to his shoulders. Chest had good depth and fullness but just a bit lacking in width. A wider elbow set would help this. Well shaped legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Strong and well arched neck. Full sides with good rib spring. Flatter in loin than what would be considered ideal. Tail was well shaped but carried high and set forward of ideal. Good rear construction. Well let down hocks. Sound mover.

2-#10- Coburn Bullmont Lord of the Manor. Red dog with correct size and good substance. Beautiful dark pigment. Small rose ears widely set. Dark eyes set wide apart. Good chop. Jaw proportionate to his head. Straight white teeth.Chest has good depth and fullness. Lacking in the width that would be created by wider set legs and elbows. Strong pasterns and good feet. Good depth to his body. Good shape to the tail, although it was carried high. Sound mover. 

Class 7

PGD (5 4)

1-#105-Tate Wembholt Shamrock. Red and white dog with substance proportionate to his size. Nice rose ears set wide apart. Dark round eye. Large nose with good nostrils. Good slant to his shoulders with well placed elbows. Well shaped legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Depth of body in line with his frame. Level back with a high set tail. Sound mover. His friendly and happy nature struck me right off. 

Class 8 

LD (9 3)

1-#55- Livingstone Jacobella Captain Flint. Red fawn dog of good size and excellent substance. Large square head with well placed rose ears. Good stop and furrow. Long and flat forehead. Well set, dark eyes. Large nose with good nostrils. Good chop True jaw with good depth. Good slanting shoulders. Elbows set correctly. Chest has good depth and fullness. Well shaped front legs with good feet. Deep body from the side with full and well spring ribs. Good strong neck. Good shape to his topline. Nicely shaped tail that is set and carried low. Good rear construction. Well let down hocks. Sound mover. 

2-#31- Goodwin -Forget Me Never. Red and white dog with impressive substance. Large square head. Rose ears set wide apart and far from the eyes. Long skull with a good stop and clear furrow. Dark, well set eyes. Strong foreface with good chop. Large nose. Wide and true jaw. Good dewlap. Wide chest that was deep and full. Good shoulders. Well shaped legs with good muscle. Strong pasterns and good feet. Strong neck. Good depth of body with good rib spring. Good rear construction. Well let down hocks.   

3-#98-Spires -Kelloe Sir Paul

Class 9

OD (11 4)

1-#46- Rey - Fat Puppy’s You Have The Power. 

White dog of correct size and substance. Wonderfully fit and in excellent condition. Head large and square. Neat rose ears set correctly with beautiful width and flatness between them. Dark eyes set correctly low in the head, wide apart with beautiful distance from the ears. Good stop with a clear furrow. Full chop. Wide and true jaw with good depth. Good dewlaps. Chest wide, deep and full. Strong slanted shoulders with elbows set correctly. Strong, well formed legs with good muscling to the calves, strong pasterns and good feet. Looking in profile, I found all the beautiful curves. From the well arched neck to the lovely formation of his topline; slight fall close behind the shoulder, graceful rise to the loin, ending with a straight tail that was set fairly low, and carried correctly downward, even while moving. Corresponding to the well arched loin, he has a lovely tucked-up belly. Body was capacious with well sprung ribs. Hind legs correctly made with good muscle tone. I would prefer a shorter hock. Sound moving with good confidence. Perfectly presented. It was certainly a pleasure to judge this outstanding class and to award this dog first place. This dog went on to win the Dog CC and Best in Show.

2-#93- Sanchez -The Crown Of The Bulldog Carte D’OR. 

Red dog with white trim. From a distance across the ring I expected a larger dog given his outstanding substance but was very pleasantly surprised to find a dog of very correct size. Beautiful formed square head. His facial markings are particularly beautiful given the uniform pattern and dark pigment. Dark, round eyes set correctly. Rose ears set wide apart and far from his eyes. Good stop with clear furrow. Good chop. Wide and true jaw showing excellent depth and turn up. Good dewlap. Strong, well formed shoulders. Chest showed good depth, width and fullness. Thick, well formed and muscled front legs, strong pasterns and good feet. From the side, Strong and well arched neck. Deep body with good spring of rib. Good shape to his topline with a neat tail that is set and carried correctly, both while standing and on the move. Strong, well formed hind legs with good muscle tone. Well let down hocks. Very well presented in beautiful condition. Sound, easy mover. Not an easy decision given the outstanding quality in the class, this dog was my selection for RCC and RBIS. 

3-#45- Rey Fat Puppys Regal

DOG CC-48

RESERVE CC -93

Bitches

Class 10

MP (9 4)

1-#112- Watkins Chayo Melody of Life. White and red pied. Excellent size and substance, Lovely, well shaped juvenile head with good length and sweep to her jaw. Dark round eye. Good pigment. Rose ears set far from the eyes. Good stop with a clear furrow. Large nose with good nostrils. Jaw is wide and true with good length and upturn. Well formed shoulders with good legs, strong pasterns and good feet. Brisket deep and full with good width. Good neck. Good shape to her topline. Deep body, good tuck up. Good rear construction. Well formed stifles. Short hocks. Efficient and sound mover. This lovely puppy went on to win Best Puppy in Show.

2-#109- Tearle Terlingfair Velvet Orchid. Fawn and white of good size and substance. Large square head, with well placed rose ears Round dark eye set far from her ears. Good pigment. Good chop. True jaw with good length, depth and turn up. Strong, well formed legs, good pasterns and good feet. Chest has good depth and fullness. Strong, well-arched neck that blended well into her shoulder blades. Capacious body with good rib spring. Good topline with a good underline. Well muscled thighs. Good shape to her rear legs. Short hocks. Lovely clean mover. Presented beautifully.  

3- #50- Lee Milasha Million Pieces.

Class 11

PB (11 3)

1-#29- George Avaword Dottie. Red and white bitch of excellent size and substance. Lovely square head. Good length and flatness to her back skull. Large nose. Dark, round eyes. True jaw with good width and depth. Chest had good depth and fullness. Slanting shoulders. Strong, well-formed legs. Strong pasterns with good feet. Chest has excellent depth and fullness. Thick, capacious body with good rib spring. Well formed topline with a correctly carried and set tail that maintained it’s correctness on the move. We formed rear legs with good muscle. A sound mover. A very lovely puppy.  

2-#36- Handley Haddaway Holly Berry. Brindle. Outstanding size and appropriate substance. Outstanding head shape, with excellent ears set wide apart with excellent flatness between them. Dark eyes set low and far from her ears, accentuating a lovely long back skull. Large nose with good nostrils. True jaw with good depth. Excellent expression. Chest has good depth and fullness. Good legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Strong neck. Good topline and tail set. Well formed hind legs. Very fit bitch shown in excellent condition. Sound and effortless mover. 

3- #113- Watkins Shipshape Yuletide Moon

Class 12

JB (9 1)

1-#115- Watson Sandaars Miss Agnes. White bitch of outstanding size and substance. Very classic in general type. Beautifully shaped, long head showing excellent squareness from the front. Lovely rose ears set far from her dark, round eyes. Excellent expression. Long and sweeping, true jaw with good width and depth. Deep, full and wide chest with good shoulders, well formed legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Lovely deep body with good rib spring. Good neck. Good topline ending with a lovely tail that is set and carried correctly, both while standing still and moving. Good underline. Well formed rear legs with good muscle. Rounded stifles and well let down hocks. A clean, effortless mover. This beautiful bitch went on win Best Junior and was a serious contender in the final competition for the bitch CC. Would have loved to bring her home. 

2-#65- Matthews - Starora Miss Demeanour. Red fawn and white bitch of excellent size and substance. Lovely type. Beautifully shaped head with beautiful expression. Lovely round and dark eyes. Rose ears set wide apart with lovely flatness to her skull. Good length from eye to ear. Good stop and clear furrow. Large nose with good nostrils. Lovely wide and well turned jaw with excellent depth. Strong front end construction. Chest was wide, deep and full with a beautiful sweeping undercarriage. Slanting shoulders with well placed and set elbows. Well shaped legs with strong pasterns and lovely feet. Good strong neck. Deep body with good rib spring. Lovely shape to her topline. Good tail that is set well and carried correctly both standing and moving. Well formed hind legs with good muscle. Well rounded stifles with short hocks. Handled well and shown in beautiful condition. A very lovely puppy. 

Another strong class that had deep quality.   

3-#48- Kenyon Atomstone Asha Malugu.

Class 13

N (8 5)

1-#66- Mayo Gasholi Starlight Gracie. Red bitch of good size and substance. Large, well shaped head with dark eyes and good pigment. Wide and true jaw with good upsweep. Good shoulders with a deep and full chest. Good legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Deep body with good ribs. Nicely shaped tail carried and set well. Sound mover and handled very well.

2-#1-Allen Stellvana Ticky Boo at Rattray. Red bitch of good size and substance. Nicely shaped square head with well placed rose ears set way from her eyes. Dark eyes with good pigment. Good tail carried well. Good mover.  

3-#35-Hamilton Limeys Yeah Baby. 

Class 14

U. (6 5)

1-#92- Saafan Firosky Fairy Floss For Geovanic. Red and white pied bitch of good size. Large head with dark round eyes. Deep and full chest with good turn of shoulder. Well formed legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Deep body with good rib spring. Moved soundly.  

Class 15

PG (4 2)

1-#88- Rose -Rosebulls Edith. Red and white bitch of beautiful type. Lovely size and substance. Well shaped head with good pigment. Round, dark eyes. Rose ears set wide apart and far from her eyes. Wide foreface. True jaw. Deep, wide and full chest. Lovey slanting shoulders with well placed elbows. Well formed legs with good muscling, strong pasterns and good feet. Good depth of body with good rib spring. Strong, well arched neck. Good topline. Corresponding good underline. Tail set and carried correctly. Well made rear legs. Moved well. Shown in beautiful condition. Handled very well.  

2-#2- Allen Haddaway All I Want. Red bitch of good size and type. Large, correctly square head with rose ears set wide apart with excellent flatness between them. Dark round eyes set well down in the head. Large nose with good nostrils. Strong foreface. Wide jaw with good depth and upturn. Lovely expression as a result. Slanting shoulders. Wide chest. Well formed legs with strong pasterns and good feet. Good depth to her body with good rib spring. Good top-line and underline. Good tail, including set and carriage. Moved well and shown inn good condition.

Class 16

L (12 2)

1-#49-Lee- Milasha Fifi. White bitch with red markings of classic type. Lovely size and substance. Well shaped, square head with excellent skull. Good stop and clear furrow. Round, dark eye set well in the head. Neat rose ears set wide apart and far from the eyes. Lovely expression due to the correct head components. Wide, true jaw with good depth and upsweep. Slanting shoulders with good elbow placement. Wide, deep and full chest. Well formed legs with good outer muscle. Good feet and pasterns. Appropriate depth of body with good rib. Good arch to her loin with corresponding correct underline. Nicely shaped tail, carried correctly although set high. Clean, effortless mover.  

2-#82- Lilylove Ring Around The Roses. Brindle bitch of good size. Large, square head. Rose ears set wide apart. Good stop with clear furrow. Dark, well pigmented eyes. Slanting shoulders, but elbows set underneath. Straight pasterns. Lovely tail. Moved well. Shown in good condition.

3-#12- Collie Esclusham Pin Up Thornford

Class 17

O (8 3)

1-#53- Lees & Brosnan Starbornbullies Bubbles at Mellowmood. Red and white bitch with lovely size and excellent substance, yet maintaining femininity. Large, well shaped head. Rose ears set wide apart with lovely flatness between. Good stop with clear furrow. Dark, round eyes set low in the head and away from the ears. Good pigment. Good chop. Wide and true jaw. Strong slanting shoulders with excellent elbow placement. Large, well-shaped legs with good muscling, strong pasterns and lovely feet. Chest is deep, wide and full with absolutely gorgeous undercarriage, meaning the sternum sweeps low and prominent. Good strong neck. Deep and capacious body with well sprung ribs. Good topline and underline. Lovely straight tail carried low. Set could be slightly lower. Well made hindquarters. Good muscle tone. Well rounded stifles with well let down hocks. Clean mover with effortless action. Shown expertly in beautiful condition. A pleasure to award her first in a very high quality class. She was the eventual CC winner and BOS.

2-#86- Perez Desirebull Ginebra. White bitch of excellent size and substance. Classic type. Beautifully shaped head with neat rose ears set beautiful high and wide. Beautiful flatness to her skull between her ears. Deep stop with a clear furrow that extends up her long forehead. Lovely expression as a result of her well placed, dark eyes, lovely foreface and strong jaw that is wide, deep and well turned with good length. Good dewlaps. Stong slanting shoulders. Chest is deep and full with good width. Forechest is prominent. Legs are well made. Strong pasterns and good feet. Strong neck with good arch. Shoulders are well placed. Deep and capacious body with good rib spring. Lovely topline and underline. Lovely tail placed well and carried correctly, standing and moving. Beautifully shaped rear legs. Well rounded stifles. Excellent muscle tone in the upper thighs. Short hocks. Shown beautifully and in beauty condition. Moved cleanly and effortlessly. A bitch of extreme high quality. She went on to win the RCC. It was a pleasure to judge such a beautiful bitch.  

3-#97-Simpson Jackarhys Diamond Dust 

Bitch CC -53

Reserve CC- 86

Best Puppy 112

Best Veteran 81

Pickering- Ch.Fr./Ch. Int./Ch.Uk/ Ch.D Happy and Glorious Hennessy. Red dog of good size and substance. Well shaped square head with neat rose ears set beautifully wide and far away from his dark, round eyes. Deep stop with clear furrow. Large nose. Wide and true jaw with good upsweep. Slanting shoulders with well placed elbows. Chest is wide and full. Well made legs. Strong pasterns and good feet. Good length of neck. Good Depth of body and good rib spring. Good arch to the loin and good tucked to his belly. Tail is shaped well and carried low. Good muscle tone. Moved soundly and was shown vey well. Presented in lovely condition.  

Best Junior 115